Usually if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. However, there are companies that let you get paid by sponsors on your car. You do not do anything differently than you normally do. You get paid to drive to places that you are going to anyway. Some programs will even give you a free car to drive.

So, what is the catch? There really is no catch, but you do have to meet certain qualifications. Basically, you are getting paid to advertise for a company. You agree to have the company advertise on your car. It can be a full wrap-around, a half-wrap, or a decal. Whichever you choose, there is no damage to your car because the ads are done on a vinyl film or decal that can be easily removed when your contract is over. It is similar to ads that you see on buses and cabs. Obviously, the larger the add, the more money you receive. The advertisements are tastefully done. In fact, you have probably seen many of them at local malls or stores, and just thought that the person driving the vehicle worked at or owned the business.

There are two ways that you can choose to participate. One is that you drive your own vehicle and agree to have the ads on your vehicle for an agreed upon length of time. It can be from one year to five years. The other way, and the one that many of these companies use to promote this program, is that the company gives you a free new car. You make no payments on the car. Your only cost is gas and car insurance. This idea is appealing to many people especially those who love to drive new vehicles, but do not love the car payments. When your contract is over, you return the car, and in many cases you are given the chance to buy the car at a reduced price. This is an especially good option if your car is not in the best of shape or has some body damage. Obviously, the company wants their ads to be seen on a good looking vehicle.

There are some qualifications you must meet before you can be accepted for this program. You must be at least eighteen years old, have a good driving record, and a clean car. If you live in a city or area with a lot of traffic, your chances of being accepted are better. Most companies also require you to drive a minimum number of miles per month. It varies, but is usually at least one-thousand miles. If accepted, you must keep the ad on your vehicle at all times. The company will also probably verify that you do drive to the locations you cited on your application, and that you in fact drive the required number of miles. Some will install a GPS on the vehicle so that your driving habits can be monitored.

These programs are very popular, and there are many more applications than openings. You may have to wait quite a while to have your application accepted or denied. The best way to find companies that offer this service is to buy a directory that has listings of participating companies and the locations where drivers are needed most. This is usually a one time purchase, and some will give you your money back if the directory was not helpful to you. If accepted, most ads pay anywhere from one-hundred dollars a month to five-hundred dollars. If you are truly interested, it might be worth the cost of the directory to look into it.

So, yes, you can get paid to do nothing. Just be sure you check the companies for legitimacy. You know there are scammers everywhere. If they are legitimate, this might be a good way to make a little extra money.